Karl Meister
Born: 5/15/1891 in Marietta, OH, USA
Died: 8/15/1967 in Marietta, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-08-10 | Final Game: 1913-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Karl Daniel Meister
Biography
Karl Meister, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1913 to 1913. He played the role of a position player, participating in a total of four games during his time in Major League Baseball. Meister recorded two hits, achieving a batting average of .286, and contributed two runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his performance showcased solid offensive capabilities during a time when scoring was often more difficult than in today's game.
Meister's career unfolded in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the deadball style of play, where pitching dominated and batting statistics were generally lower than in later decades. His time in the majors, although limited, reflects the challenges faced by players of that era, where maintaining a spot on a roster was highly competitive. Though he did not leave a lasting mark on the sport, Karl Meister remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose careers were brief yet meaningful in the broader narrative of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.429 | 0.714 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |